Near Lake Manyara Viewpoint, Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania
Based on 8 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.5
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
7.5
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Reviewed: 13 May 2022
Stephen
United KingdomThe dancers in the evenings lost their novelty when you're there every night and a tip is expected.
Good location. Friendly.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 29 July 2021
Katharina
TanzaniaThe access road
The friendly staff, and clean surrounds.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: 29 June 2021
Tracey
South AfricaBreakfast - Breakfast box requested as we were going in early to Lake Manyara National Park. Breakfast box was great - they even filled our flask for coffee and provided milk powder. We did not book dinner but they were able to provide a delicious 3 course dinner at last minute. Large portions. Well presented. We did not bring our own towels. Towels were provided for us on request. Showers were hot and bathrooms clean. The view from the viewing deck was great - good view over Lake Manyara and Mto wa Mbu. Perfect stopover place for backpackers and budget travellers. Free wifi. Well stocked curio shop on site. Gardens tidy.
Stayed in June 2021
Reviewed: 16 February 2022
Neil
Malta(1) Very loud, staff started shouting early in the morning until late at night, even after I complained - incredibly inconsiderate. (2) Food and beverages totally overpriced.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 2 February 2022
Lily
TanzaniaAmazing services, attention to det and meals. Highly recommend this Lodge!
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 27 October 2021
Ryan
United StatesIt took 2 hours from the time we ordered supper for the food to arrive and the wifi was very slow. Small complaints overall - for the price of staying there compared to other places you can’t go wrong!
We had booked the tent but got upgraded to the little cute white bee hive structures which was nice (but admittedly it’s well insulated in those so if you sleep warm the tent may be better). Nice staff (Haussen went out of his way to correct an incorrect meal price for us and stored food in a fridge for us overnight), HOT water in the bathhouse (almost too hot for my wife… you won’t be cold), and even though the supper cost us 10 dollars it was so much good food we couldn’t complain.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 4 October 2021
Sanya
United StatesVery nice staff. Quality of service and place itself amazing for the money you pay! Beautiful place to meet the sunrise and see baboons.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: 12 August 2021
Melina_ebr
GermanyThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2021
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